Patrol Officer: Protect & Serve on 12-Hour Shifts

Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA); Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 61,088 - 74,663; Full time

Job summary

The Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA) seeks a Patrol Officer (Certified) to serve at all locations (New Castle, DE; Cape May, NJ; Lewes, DE). The 2025 certified new hire salary is $67,876 (annualized) with $69,763 after FTO completion.

Opening date is April 20, 2026, with the position open until filled. Responsibilities include responding to calls for service, enforcing traffic and criminal laws, and conducting patrols.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be at least twenty‑one (21) years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma or a GED equivalent.
• Vision limits: uncorrected 20/200; corrected to 20/20; color vision required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for service and enforce laws.
• Patrol and operate police vehicles on routine duty.
• Write reports and maintain daily logs.
• Conduct investigations and collect evidence for prosecution purposes.
• Provide professional public service and assist the public as needed.

Skills

Laws & procedures

Communication

Emergency driving

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA) seeks a Patrol Officer (Certified) to serve at all locations (New Castle, DE; Cape May, NJ; Lewes, DE). The 2025 certified new hire salary is $67,876 (annualized) with $69,763 after FTO completion.

Opening date is April 20, 2026, with the position open until filled. Responsibilities include responding to calls for service, enforcing traffic and criminal laws, and conducting patrols.